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Ben Franklin Bridge Twilight

Philadelphia Ben Franklin Bridge taken at twilight

The Flock

A flock of birds leaving coniferous forest

Bedrock Falls

Bedrock Falls along the Shades of Death hiking trail Hickory Run State Park Carbon County Pa

Young Fawn

Close Encounters - Have patience, wait long enough and sometimes nature pays you back. John Muir said it well "In every walk in with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

A Snowy Ride

A Snowy Ride - Don't let the weather stop you! There is something magical about a winter landscape especially when you add these two beautiful horses and their riders. Horses seem to adapt well to the colder weather and from what I am seeing out here, they don't seem to be bothered by it much at all. As for me, I got my shot and I'm packing it in and heading inside.

Wissahickon Water Stream

This stream is fed by a natural underground spring. The stream feeds into the Wissahickon Creek

Downstream

A view of the Magarge Dam on the Wissahickon Creek taken downstream

The Magarge Dam On The Wissahickon

Upstream from the Valley Green Inn sits the scenic Magargee Dam and waterfalls. You can hear the roar from downstream. The dam powered the Wissahickon Papermill the first paper mill in North America

Wissahickon Autumn Reflections

A November afternoon on the Wissahickon Valley Gorge

The Flow of Water

Running water is the most active landscape‐transforming agent on the earth's surface. ... The stream flows downhill and across lower elevations to its terminus, where it enters another stream, lake, or ocean. In this image underground springs and groundwater, runoffs flow into the Wissahickon Creek. These small evolving streams are located all over the Wissahickon George and require some tactical maneuvering over large boulders and into the water to get a better perspective.

Change of Seasons

Color overtakes the landscape at Willows Estate

Autumn Bloom

Autumn is in full bloom in Valley Forge PA

Thomas Mill Covered Bridge

Built in 1855, the Thomas Mill Covered Bridge is an 85 foot long Howe-truss bridge located about 1/2 mile from the nearest road in Wissahickon Valley Park.

Wissahicken Valley

The color of autumn takes hold of the beautifull Wissahickon Valley.

Here Comes The Sunset

Which one are you Sunrise or Sunset? Gulf of Mexico

City of The Dead

Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead. Laurel Hill Cemetery

Magic Fountain

This fountain seemed to have a mind of its own surrounded by beautiful flowers and scrubs at Longwood Gardens.

Inspiring Lake Sunset

I am inspired by the amazing sunsets that appear on this lake. There is a different color and hue to photograph each night.

Lake Tahoe Twilight

This image was taken just before twilight as the sun was ready to dip behind the Serria Nevada Mountains

Chincoteague Island Seagull

In the early morning I spotted this Chincoteague Island Seagull resting on the pier

The Weeping Willows

These willow trees provide a sweeping canopy of shade from the hot August Sun.

Urban Spraw

This colorful mural appears in and urban landscape

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) This a a female 7-8-18 Front Yard Delaware County PA

Island Dunes

The natural sand dunes protect the beach at Island Beach Park . © Charles Ragucci Photography

Majestic View From Lakeside Beach Tahoe

From Shores of Lakeside Beach South Lake Tahoe

Tyler Arboretum Bird Houses

These unique birdhouses stand out in an Autumn field

The Fishing Pier

Chincoteague is a town on the island of the same name in Virginia’s Eastern Shore region. It’s a gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, on Assateague Island, which has beaches and wild Chincoteague ponies. Thanks for stopping by.

A New Beginning 2018

Happy New Year 2018! Firewoks over the harbor. My New Year's Resolution is to take more photographs this year and capitalize on my Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot License. Thanks for stopping by.

Flowing Waters

Hickory Run's Mountain Stream's clear cool waters flow forever.

Winter Colonial Cabins

Colonial cabins dress this winter landscape

Hickory Run Trail

The trail is called the Shades of death. Not sure why they call it that, oh maybe because there is no room for error when walking the trails. You will fall right in.

Fort Myers Pier Florida

Come with me to Fort Myers Pier at night

The "Black Dragon" Sleeps

The World's Greatest BattleShip - Most decorated battleship in US Navy, 19 Battle Stars. The USS New Jersey (BB-62) was launched 7 December 1942 by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

The Glencairn Castle

High on a hilltop in the picturesque borough of Bryn Athyn's Historic District sits a mysterious and unique local landmark The Glencairn Castle and Museum.

Lonely Sailboat Florida

This sailboat revealed itself just a the sun had fallen behind the horizon. It was a beautiful night for sailing. Fort Myers Florida

18 Century Farm Barn

Walnut Hill (Pawling Farm) historic barn from the 1800's.

The Colors of Twilight

A Hawaiian Twlight, once you see it you will never forget it.

Coastal Escape Kihei

The stark contrast of yellow and blue dominate this evenings Maui sky from this remote beach in Kihei. If I could, I would escape to this very spot every day.

Christmas Fiuntains

These fountains glow with color on a cold December evening.

Philadelphia City Hall

The building was designed by Scottish-born architect John McArthur, Jr., in the Second Empire style, and was constructed from 1871 until 1901 at a cost of $24 million.

Winter Wonderland Escape

A choice of color, texture, and lights decorate Longwood Gardens

Valley Forge War Cannons

Blue redan cannons like these were strategically placed and used to support infantry during the Revolutionary War at Valley Forge.

Dueling Rainbows Maui Coast

The morning did not start out well for me as clouds and scattered misty, foggy rain showers settled in along the Maui Coast. I began packing up my equipment the strangest thing happened. Suddenly the blue sky appeared as the sky opened and 2 rainbows formed in front of me.

San Gregorio Beach California - Aerial

This stunning beach is located in San Gregoria California about 10 miles south of Half Moon Bay. The San Gregorio Creek flows down to the beach and pools before creating an exit route through the sand. At times this lagoon will fill most of the cove. This is really cool. Birds can be spotted at this beach. The cliffs offer a nice vantage point for whale watching. Logs and driftwood pile up in places all around the lagoon and along the beach. South of the creek, the beach stretches for over a mile below rugged cliffs behind me. The Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolà's expedition camped at the beach to rest and treat their sick in 1769, during their (failed) attempt to reach Monterey Bay. They would go on to discover San Francisco Bay instead. Swimming anyone? I would not swim here the surf is rough and full of rip tides.

March In Maui Dusk at Keawakapu Beach

It's approaching dusk as the sun sets at both Kamaole Beach III foreground, and Keawakapu Beach background. On this day, the dark gray storm clouds formed the perfect contrast against the golden yellow sky. This long exposure reveals the Pacific Ocean's gentle movement against the beach.

The Stable

A beautiful day in early October. These horses have the right idea.

A Walk On The Beach Kihei, Maui

My favorite place

Winter's Shadow

Winter casts a dark shadow on this cold baron landscape